Vaccine Providers
THE BASICS:
COVID-19 vaccines will be given in 2 doses; a second shot is given 3-4 weeks after the first shot.
Common reactions may include pain and swelling in the arm where shot was given, as well as fever, chills, fatigue and headache.
For the discomfort in the arm, apply a clean, cool washcloth, and use or exercise your arm. Reduce discomfort from fever. Drink plenty of fluids. Dress lightly.
After receiving both vaccines, a person still needs to wear a mask, social distance and maintain good hand hygiene.
It's not yet known how long immunity may last.
There is no cost to the patient
Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost. However, vaccination providers will be able to charge an administration fee for giving the shot to someone. Vaccine providers can get this fee reimbursed by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.
COVID-19 vaccine is currently available through Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration. EUA Fact Sheets for Recipients should be provided to patients at the time of vaccination. This must be given to the patient prior to the vaccination, and must be given prior to each dose of multi-dose series. It must be given regardless of the age of the recipient.
Adverse reactions must be reported to VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) www.vaers.hhs.gov
Two ways to submit on line to report:
Option 1: Report on to VAERS (Preferred. The report must be completed online and submitted in one sitting and cannot be saved and returned to at a later time. Your information will be erased. If you are inactive for 20 minutes; you will receive a warning after 15 minutes.
Option 2: Report using a writable PDF form-download the writable form to a computer. Complete the VAERS report offline if you do not have time to complete it all at once.
Resources for COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
Jeanette Knaggs, Registered Medical Assistant
419-354-9049
Katherine Barricklow, CFNP
kbarricklow@woodcountyohio.gov
419-354-9049
Dr. Steven Dood
For emergency questions after hours, please contact the Wood County Sheriff's Office at 419-354-9001